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Apr 15, 2024 · Symptoms of peripheral vascular disease in the foot include pain, cramping, and tingling. Find images and learn about causes, treatment, and prevention.
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Jan 5, 2022 · Foot and ankle symptoms are common, but when is it time to see a doctor for foot and ankle pain or swelling? Learn foot and ankle problems that are more serious, like arthritis, and when to seek professional treatment.
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- Foot Pain Chart – Outer Foot
- Foot Pain Chart – Top of The Foot
- Foot Pain Chart – Bottom of The Foot
- Foot Pain Chart – Inner Foot
- Physiotherapy with James Mccormack
Back of the Heel:
Mid-Portion Achilles Tendonitis– Achilles tendon pain usually occurring in the middle portion due to overuse, overload or biomechanical factors. Achilles Paratenonitis– Inflammation and pain occurring between the Achilles Tendon and the tendon sheath, resulting in pain on the entire length of the tendon. Plantaris Tendonitis– A long, thin tendon that runs along the inner aspect of the Achilles Tendon and can cause pain along the medial Achilles. Sever’s Disease– Also known as Calcaneal Apophy...
Outer Heel:
Peroneal Tendonitis– an overload or overuse of the Peroneal Tendons that results in inflammation and pain on the outer heel and ankle Longitudinal Tear of the Peroneal Tendon– an uncommon condition of the Peroneal Tendon that often requires surgical repair. Lateral Ligament Sprain– the most common type of ankle sprain that affects up to 3 of the lateral ligaments. Sural Nerve Entrapment– a branch of the sciatic nerve that results in pain at rest and with activity. Subtalar Joint Arthritis– fo...
Outer Midfoot:
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome– located beside the lateral ankle ligaments- often occurs secondary to a lateral ankle sprain. Bifurcate Ligament Sprain– is a lesser-known ligament often associated with unresolved severe ankle sprains. Tarsal Coalition– a congenital condition that involves the attachment of two tarsal bones from birth. Cuboid Syndrome– is an irritation or subluxation of the cuboid bone, often over-diagnosed. Cuboid Fracture– an uncommon bone break known as the ‘nutcracker’ fracture. Os...
Front of the Ankle:
High Ankle Sprain– usually results from rotation sprains to the ankle where the foot is held in a fixed position and is much slower to heal than a lateral ankle sprain. Anterior Ankle Impingement – also known as a footballer’s ankle, causes pain on the front of the ankle when bringing the knee over the foot or kicking a ball. Osteochondral lesion to the talus– changes in the integrity of the cartilage of the talus bone that provides similar symptoms to an anterior ankle impingement, but patie...
Top of the Midfoot:
Cuneiform Fracture– there are 3 cuneiform bones and while fractures are rare, they occur most commonly in the medial cuneiform. Second Metatarsal Fracture– a common fracture in runners, especially in females with a spike in their running volume. Foot Extensor Tendonitis– causes tendon pain all along the top of the foot, making lifting the foot upwards (dorsiflexion) uncomfortable. Superficial Peroneal Nerve Entrapment– nerve irritation supplying sensation to the top of the foot that can resul...
Top of the Forefoot:
Gout– a condition that mostly affects the big toe in males that can cause constant excruciating pain. Bunion Pain– a genetic condition that results in the deviation of the big toe away from the midline. Morton’s Neuroma– a condition that causes pain, numbness and the sensation of a pebble in your shoe between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals. Hammer Toe– a contraction of the PIP joints that results in curling of the toes. Mallet Toe– a contraction of the DIP joints that results in curling of the t...
Bottom of the Heel:
Fat Pad Atrophy– changes in the thickness of the fatty tissue protecting the heel bone. Spring Ligament Injury– a ligament spanning the bottom of the foot that plays a vital role alongside the Plantar Fascia to provide structural integrity to the foot. Plantar Fasciitis– an overload to the plantar fascia that leads to pain on the heel with impact activities. Symptoms are often worse in the morning after activity. Plantar Fascia Tear– a tear to the plantar fascia that is normally sudden in onset.
The underside of the Midfoot:
Peroneal Longus Tendonitis– attaching to the underside of the 1st metatarsal; this is an uncommon cause of plantar foot pain. Lisfranc Injury– a serious injury to the 2nd metatarsal joint that is commonly associated with bruising under the foot.
The underside of the Forefoot:
FHL Tendonitis– a long tendon to the big toe, often overloaded by jumping activities such as ballet or gymnastics. Metatarsalgia– a broad term to describe pain within the metatarsophalangeal joints of the forefoot. Capsulitis of the second toe– a capsule surrounds the joint of the second toe, and this can become painful and inflamed when overloaded. Plantar Plate Tear– the plantar plate are important ligaments that stabilises the metatarsal heads. Tears to these ligaments can cause secondary...
Inner Heel Pain
Medial Malleolus Fracture – a common fracture site that occurs from running, ankle dislocationor trauma. Posterior Tibial Tendonitis– an inflamed tendon on the inner ankle that can cause pain when walking, standing or running. FHL Tendonitis– often misdiagnosed as Posterior Tibial Tendon dysfunction and frequently seen in ballet dancers. Plantar Fasciitis– the most common cause of heel pain that leads to morning stiffness and increase pain after impact activity. Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment– cau...
Inner Midfoot:
Accessory Navicular Syndrome– an additional navicular bone that most people go their entire life without knowing they have unless it becomes painful. Navicular Fracture– a fracture that occurs in high-impact sports that requires a quick diagnosis and good management due to its poor blood supply. Kohler’s Disease– spontaneous osteonecrosis of the navicular bone that causes pain in the midfoot and surrounding tarsal bones. Mid-Portion Plantar Fasciitis– also known as non-insertional plantar fas...
Forefoot:
Bunion Pain– a condition of the big toe that leads it to turn outwards, crossing the second toe in severe cases. Turf Toe– a hyperextension injury of the ligaments and joint capsule of the big toe joint caused by sprinting or slipping. Hallux Rigidus– this is arthritis of the big toe joint that leads to a reduced range of motion and pain when walking or running. Tennis Toe – a haematoma of the nail caused by repeated trauma to the nail bed of the big toe against a tennis shoe. Skiers Toe– a h...
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Aug 9, 2024 · Leg numbness or weakness. No pulse or a weak pulse in the legs or feet. The muscle pain in peripheral artery disease may: Be mild to extreme. Wake you up from sleep. Make it hard to walk or exercise. Occur during rest or when lying down if the condition is severe. Other symptoms of PAD may include: Shiny skin on the legs.
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May 28, 2024 · You can experience pain anywhere in your foot or ankle that can change the way you move around and function. Here are some of the most common causes of foot or ankle pain and how you may want to handle them. Plantar Fasciitis . Inflammation in the sole of your foot can cause mild to debilitating foot arch pain or pain in the heel of your foot.
Aug 25, 2022 · View All. Early Signs. Types of Foot Arthritis. Causes. Diagnosis. When to See a Provider. Arthritis can affect any of your joints, including those in your feet. Joint damage from arthritis can cause pain, swelling, and physical changes to the joints.
